Porc (en. Pork)

/pɔʁk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Domestic omnivorous mammal, often raised for its meat.

The pig is one of the most common farm animals.

Le porc est l'un des animaux de ferme les plus communs.

Pork, consumed in many countries.

Ham is a specialty made from pig.

Le jambon est une spécialité à base de porc.

Pejorative expression referring to a dirty or debauched person.

One should avoid behaving like a pig in public.

Il faut éviter de se comporter comme un porc en public.

From Latin 'porcus', meaning 'pig'.

eat like a pig

To eat in a gluttonous manner.

manger comme un porc

have a pig's heart

To be cruel or without compassion.

avoir un cœur de porc

porcupine

A spiny animal, also used to refer to a tired person.

porc-épic

ham

Meat from the pig's hind legs, often salted or smoked.

jambon

lard

Pig fat, often used in cooking.

lard

sausage

Product made from minced meat, often pork, encased in a casing.

saucisse

Said of a person who is messy or unclean.

He is always leaving his things lying around, he’s a real pig.

Il est toujours en train de laisser ses affaires traîner, c'est un vrai porc.

Pejorative term for someone who is gluttonous.

Look at him, he eats everything like a pig!

Regarde-le, il mange tout comme un porc !